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  • Page 1 Jackal 50 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Intro Notice Notice ................2 The Jackal 50 ARF is a Mike McConville design capable of All instructions, warranties and other collateral Meaning of Special Language ...........2 reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph when using an engine documents are subject to change at the sole discretion Intro ..................2...

  • Page 3: Included Parts Listing

    Nose gear steering arm with setscrew Fixed gear Decals #6 x 1-inch wood screws 12 Landing gear mount Instruction manual Hangar 9 Pro-Lite 2 -inch (63.5mm) wheel Main gear Hangar 9 Pro-Lite 2 -inch (57mm) wheel Nose gear Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 4: Contents Of Kit And Parts Listing

    HAN488018 Complete Hardware Package HAN488013 14 oz (400cc) HAN488021 Cockpit Floor HAN488019 Painted White 2 -inch (63.5mm) HAN303 -inch (57mm) Hangar 9 Wheels Aluminum Spinner HAN304 -inch (63mm) Hangar 9 Wheels HAN488020 Rear Fuselage Hatch Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 5: Important Information Regarding Warranty

    Y-harness (Ailerons, 6-channel only) (2) JSP98020 • Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118) Ailerons: MN48 Servo (2) • 12-inch Extension (plugged into receiver) (2) • Y-harness (if using 7-channel radio or less) The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 6: Optional Field Equipment

    Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm), 3/32-inch, 7/64-inch (2.5mm), 1/8-inch (3mm), 9/64-inch (3.5mm), 3/16-inch (5mm) Required Adhesives Medium CA (PAAPT02) Thin CA (PAAPT08) Threadlock (PAAPT42) 30-Minute Epoxy, 8 oz (PAAPT39) Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo similar or flexible adhesive Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 7 This creates a tunnel for the CA to wick into, creating a better bond between the hinge and surrounding wood. Prepare both elevators and stabilizers at this time. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 8 30-minute epoxy and applying it to the nylon bushing to secure the bushing to the stabilizer. Make sure to slide the nylon torque rod bushing as close to the elevator as possible. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 9 15. Position the stabilizer in the stabilizer hatch cover. through the stabilizer hatch. The shorter tube is near the Insert the torque rod through the slot, then rotate the leading edge. stabilizer and fit it into position. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 10 Slide everything together and remove the T-pins from the hinges. Check the gap between the stabilizer and tip of the elevator so there is a 1/16-inch (1mm) gap between the two. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 11 Note: Although there are two elevator servo positions, we DO NOT recommend using two servos. This will add too much weight to the rear of the fuselage, making it difficult to balance your model. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 12: Rudder Linkage And Receiver Installation

    Note: There are additional locations and sizes of openings for switch locations in the radio tray and fuselage sides. We prefer the location shown as it can be checked visually. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 13 Note: We used short pieces of fuel tubing over the antenna of the main and remote receivers to keep them straight. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 14  13. Insert the Z-bend of the 17 -inch (435mm) pushrod in the outer hole of the servo horn. You will need to trim the nylon backplate to provide clearance for the pushrod. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 15: Stabilizer Assembly Installation

    24-inch (610mm) servo extension to the elevator torque rod horn that the rudder is centered. Once complete, servo lead. slide the silicone keeper over the forks of the clevis to prevent it from opening accidentally. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 16: Aileron Servo Installation

    Sand the end grain as shown in the drawing. Note: If you are not using the recommended servos, you will need to center the servo horn in the slot in the cover and mark the location for the servo. Sand this end Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 17 11. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA in each hole drilled. Also saturate the top of the block using thin CA to harden the block. This will keep the block from splitting when the servo mounting screws are installed. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 18: Flap Servo Installation - Operational Flaps

    Note: The installation of the flap servos follows the same procedure as the aileron servos. The reference lines should be drawn on the servo covers at this time. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 19 Enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a pin vise and 5/64- inch (2mm) drill bit that is 1/2-inch (13mm) from the center of the servo horn. Use side cutters to remove any arms from the horn that may interfere with the operation of the servo. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 20  13. Repeat Steps 2 though 12 to install the remaining flap servo.  9. Use a pencil to mark the locations for the four servo mounting screws on the blocks. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 21: Flap Stay Installation - Fixed Flaps

    This will secure the stay in the wing, making it impossible to remove without damaging the wing.  5. Repeat Steps 2 and 4 to install the remaining flap stay. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 22 Make sure the aileron is centered when the clevis is connected. Slide the silicone clevis keeper over the forks of the clevis to keep it from opening accidentally in flight. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 23: Nose Gear Installation - Fixed Gear

    1. Locate the items necessary to install the fixed nose gear in the fuselage. You will also need the fuselage for your model.  10. Repeat Steps 2 though 9 to install the remaining linkages. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 24 Use a crimping tool or pliers to secure the wire. hint: If it is difficult to fit the wire through the crimp, use pliers to slightly flatten the crimp to make it an oval shape when viewed from the end. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 25 DO NOT crimp the cable, as it must be adjusted before  12. Use 2–3 drops of thin CA in each of the holes for the securing the crimps. screws to harden the surrounding wood. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 26: Nose Gear Installation - Mechanical Retract

    Important: Before installing the nose gear retract, it is recommended to use a fuel-proof paint or thinned epoxy (mix 20% denatured alcohol to 80% epoxy) to seal all the wood inside the opening for the nose gear. This will protect the wood and extend the life of your model. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 27 Note: We recommend the use of a drill press to enlarge the hole in the wheel so it is straight. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 28  13. Use a drill and 3/32-inch (2.5mm) drill bit to drill the four holes for the landing gear base mounting screws. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 29 DO NOT crimp the cable, as it must be adjusted before securing the crimps. hint: If it is difficult to fit the wire through the crimp, use pliers to slightly flatten the crimp to make it an oval shape when viewed from the end. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 30  hint: Use needle nose pliers or hemostats to tension 26. Plug the retract servos into a Y-harness. The Y-harness the cables. is then plugged into the gear channel of the receiver. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 31 Check that the retract is in up and locked. You may need to fine-tune the length of the linkage to allow it to move from up to down, locking the retract in both positions. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 32: Nose Gear Installation - Pneumatic Retract

    Important: Before installing the nose gear retract, it is recommended to use a fuel-proof paint or thinned epoxy (mix 20% denatured alcohol to 80% epoxy) to seal all the wood inside the opening for the nose gear. This will protect the wood and extend the life of your model. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 33 Note: We recommend the use of a drill press to enlarge the hole in the wheel so it is straight. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 34 If it is difficult to fit the wire through the crimp, use pliers to slightly flatten the crimp to make it an oval shape when viewed from the end. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 35 18. Prepare the cables to connect to the rudder servo by sliding a copper crimp on the wire, then a pull-pull fitting. The cable then goes back through the copper crimp. DO NOT crimp the cable, as it must be adjusted before securing the crimps. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 36: Main Gear Installation - Fixed Gear

     1. Locate the items necessary to install the main fixed gear in the wing panels. You will also need the right and left wing panels from your model. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 37  5. Place 2–3 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the surrounding wood. This makes it difficult for the screw to pull loose on hard landings. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 38: Main Gear Installation - Mechanical Retracts

    1. Locate the items necessary to install the main mechanical retracts in the wing panels. You will also need the right and left wing panels from your model as well as the retract mechanism and axles for both wing panels. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 39 Use a flat file to make a 1/4-inch (6mm) wide flat where the setscrew from the adapter will rest. Note: We recommend the use of a drill press to enlarge the hole in the wheel so it is straight. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 40 (3mm) of covering that will be ironed into the wheel well. take-off and landing. Use a covering iron or trim seal tool to iron the covering, completing the retract wheel well. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 41 18. Bend the retract linkage using the drawing. This will allow the linkage to clear the wheel when the retract is in the up position. Jackal pushrods for mechanical mains 5/16-inch (9mm) -inch -inch -inch (27mm) (32mm) (106mm) Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 42 Connect the ball end to the ball on the servo arm. You may need to adjust the length of the linkage to get the ball end to align with the ball on the servo horn. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 43: Main Gear Installation - Pneumatic Retracts

    Note: We recommend the use of a drill press to enlarge the hole in the wheel so it is straight. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 44 5/64-inch hex wrench. Make sure to use threadlock on the setscrews to prevent them from vibrating loose. Make sure the wheel is perpendicular to the retract actuator before tightening the setscrews. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 45 Use two different colored lines to differentiate the air line for Up and Down actuation of the retract. Use the drawing on Page 53 for more information regarding the routing of the air lines for your model. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 46  25. Repeat Steps 15 through 24 to prepare and install the remaining main landing gear retract. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 47: Engine Installation

    Phillips screwdriver: #1 Ruler Open end wrench: 12mm Side cutter Thin CA Pencil Rotary tool with sanding drum Drill bit: 5/64-inch (3mm), 9/64-inch (3.5mm) Ball driver or hex wrench: 5/64-inch, 7/64-inch, 1/8-inch, 4mm or 5/32-inch Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 48 Bend the pushrod slightly so it does not bind when the carburetor is opened or closed. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 49 Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 50 1/2-inch (13mm) from the center of the horn. Use the connector backplate to secure the connector to the horn. Use side cutters to remove any arm on the horn that will interfere with the operation of the radio system. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 51: Pneumatic Retract Valve And Air Line Installation

     1. Locate the items necessary to install the air valve in the fuselage. You will also need to have the fuselage, along with the appropriate air control kit for your model. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 52  5. Attach the retract valve to the mount. Make sure to position the valve so the mount does not interfere with the air lines when they are connected to the valve. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 53 It will only take a few percents in both directions to operate the valve. Right Landing Gear Cylinder Fill Chuck Fill Valve (AIR SUPPLY IN) Fittings Nose Gear Cylinder 1/ 4" Travel Maximum Left Landing Control Gear Cylinder Valve Servo Servo Link Rod Assembly Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 54: Wing Installation

    2. Plug the 9-inch (228mm) servo extensions into the receiver for the flaps and ailerons. Route the extensions out of the fuselage so the leads in the wing can be plugged in when the wing is installed. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 55  12. Repeat Steps 5 through 11 to attach the remaining wing panel to the fuselage.  13. Connect the linkages to the retract servo if you have installed mechanical retracts. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 56: Canopy Preparation And Pilot Installation

    Note: Do not use CA accelerator as it may damage the  1. Locate the items necessary to attach the canopy floor canopy material. to the canopy. If you are installing pilots, you will also need the items listed under the optional required items. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 57: Center Of Gravity

    After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 58: Control Throws

    Spektrum transmitter, please refer to your Down: 3/4-inches 19mm 18 degrees transmitter’s manual for detailed instructions on the range check process. Low Rate: 3/4inches 19mm 18 degrees Down: 1/2-inches 13mm 14 degrees Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 59: Safety Do's And Don'ts For Pilots

    Horizon. Return of any Product • 6. Check that all trim levers are in the proper location. by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before • 7 . All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be shipment. secured in the receiver. Make sure the switch harness moves freely in both directions. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 60: Warranty Services

    Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. Not a toy. Not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 61: 2010 Official Academy Of Model Aeronautics Safety Code

    In the case of airshows demonstrations straight line must be established. An area away from the line must be maintained for spectators. Intentional flying behind the line is prohibited. Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...

  • Page 62: Building And Flying Notes

    Building and Flying Notes Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 63 Building and Flying Notes Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF...
  • Page 64 © 2010 Horizon Hobby, Inc. horizonhobby.com Hangar9.com Printed 05/2010 15022...

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